Poraiti Travel Guide
Napier





Popular places to visit

Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

Marine Parade
After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

Church Road Winery
Delve into the history of winemaking and indulge in some fine local food and an assortment of delicious reds at this Hawke’s Bay winery.

National Aquarium of New Zealand
The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.

Napier Prison
Enter spooky cells and hear terrifying tales about some of the nation’s most notorious criminals in one of the oldest prisons in New Zealand.
Things to do

Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours

Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

Napier Afternoon Winery Tasting Tour at 4 Great Wineries
Top hotels in Poraiti

Beach Front Motel Napier
Clean and tidy. Having stayed there at 25 years ago it is a bit tired
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Clean, spacious room, huge comfy bed, very convenient and reasonable parking. Tasty breakfast with hot food cooked to order.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Kennedy Park Resort
Great affordable clean accommodation central to the town and family friendly. Will book again soon. Thanks.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Shoreline Motel
Rooms were clean and air conditioning was turned on for us. Everything you need and over the road from the water.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Scenic Hotel Te Pania
great place
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
The staff lovely and room clean and modern.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Poraiti

Napier Airport
Napier Airport might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Ahuriri Estuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tamatea
Tamatea might not have many top sights, but Park Island Sports Complex and Mission Estate Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westshore
Beaches, spas and seafood restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Westshore. Make a stop by Westshore Beach while you're exploring.

Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Pandora Pond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Greenmeadows
While Greenmeadows isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

